A one to two-page written summary of its overall theme, strengths and weaknesses, areas of particular concern, poems that could be cut, or added, and basic suggestions to strengthen the whole.

Alternate titles if the reading suggests one.

Recommendations for necessary edits.

A follow-up e-mail or in person consultation where you can ask questions pertaining to my summary or general questions you have about the manuscript, submitting, etc.

Full-Manuscript Summary and Partial Edit: ($700 / 7 hours)

For this you will receive:

All the services in overall manuscript summary with the line edits on eight poems. This service also includes an e-mail consultation.

A thorough initial read-through of your manuscript and a line-by-line edit, including alternate title suggestions for each poem where necessary. Line edits will include grammar, punctuation, alternate phrasing, and questions in places where I feel more significant rewriting needs to take place.

Suggestions for reordering of the manuscript where necessary.

A one-page summary explaining overall strengths and weaknesses.

An in-depth e-mail consultation where we can discuss specifc questions about line edits and suggestions as well as prospects for publication.